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Issued: 5:19 PM May. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 PM CDT FOR EAST CENTRAL TUSCALOOSA COUNTY... At 1219 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Abernant, or 16 miles southwest of Bessemer, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado. SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. Locations impacted include... Lake View, Abernant, North Bibb, Bucksville, and Caffee Junction. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. && TORNADO...OBSERVED; MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
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